Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Software Engineering Intern make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$82,959 / yrTotal Pay
$69,972 / yrBase Pay
$12,987 / yrAdditional Pay

$82,959

 / yr
$50K$138K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Engineering Intern is $82,959 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $69,972 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,987 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer Intern

$78,086 /yr
Software Engineer Intern
$107,572 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Software Engineering Intern in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Engineering Intern in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Stripe.

1
Meta
$194,852/yr
2
Google
$175,289/yr
3
Stripe
$166,452/yr
4
Twitter
$166,379/yr
5
eBay
$164,701/yr
8
Apple
$158,647/yr

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Meta
3.9
Software Engineering InternSee 72 salaries from all locations

$16,238

 / mo

$83

 / hr

$53

 / hr

$13,237

 / mo

$54

 / hr

$11,881

 / mo

$76

 / hr

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$13,871

 / mo

$87

 / hr

$73

 / hr

$69

 / hr

$54

 / hr

$55

 / hr

$54

 / hr
NCR
3.6
Software Engineering InternSee 8 salaries from all locations

$55

 / hr

$159,730

 / yr

$71

 / hr

$52

 / hr

$51

 / hr

$7,498

 / mo
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Engineering Intern in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Engineering Intern in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,459, Financial Services with a median total pay of $123,611, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $117,567, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $110,847, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,871.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$149,459

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$123,611

    10% Lower than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$117,567

    16% Lower than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$110,847

    23% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$104,871

    30% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Engineering Intern are Meta, Google, and Stripe.

MetaMeta$194,852/yr
GoogleGoogle$175,289/yr
StripeStripe$166,452/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

SWE Intern

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Internship

United States of America

 | <1 year

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Software Engineer Intern

United States of America

 | <1 year

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Software Engineer(Internship)

United States of America

 | <1 year

$52

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Software Engineer(Internship)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer Intern

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$31

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
SWE Intern

United States of America

 | <1 year

$40

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Software Engineer(Internship)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer(Internship)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Software Engineering Intern pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Software Engineering Intern is $69,972 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Engineering Intern salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1184 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Engineering Intern employees.

The highest salary for a Software Engineering Intern in United States is $114,384 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Engineering Intern in United States is $42,804 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Engineering Intern or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Intern.